The coronavirus has caused a catastrophic health and economic crisis, pushing millions of Americans into poverty and hunger.
One of the best ways to feed hungry kids during a pandemic is by ensuring that their families have sufficient resources to feed themselves. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - or SNAP - can make sure that families have those resources to safely feed their kids, but we need stronger benefits that can be used in more places. Right now we have a chance to make a difference with policies in the next coronavirus relief package, but we need to act now.
Join Us June 24 for No Kid Hungry's SNAP Day of Action
There are three things you can do to participate in this national day of action: Email, Educate and Amplify.
1) EMAIL: Tell Congress to Strengthen SNAP
Your voice has power. Email your congressperson and tell them to include SNAP in the next relief package. Your support can make a big difference in the lives of hungry children. Use our action alert page for an easy way to reach out: https://bit.ly/37AotEs
2) EDUCATE: Share These Messages on Social Media
SNAP feeds kids, but not everyone realizes the critical lifeline that it provides. Share the messages below on your social media channels, and let's work together to spread the word.
Tell Congress that it can’t leave kids behind in the next #COVID19 relief package. Make your voice heard and stand up for kids today. 🗣️ https://bit.ly/37AotEs #SNAPFeedsKids
SNAP feeds hungry kids and our economy. Make your voice heard. Tell Congress to strengthen SNAP 🗣️ https://bit.ly/37AotEs #SNAPFeedsKids
Congress found funds to help big companies in past #COVID19 relief packages. Let’s make sure they find money to help hungry kids in the next relief package. Take action by joining our SNAP Day of Action. 🗣️ https://bit.ly/37AotEs #SNAPFeedsKids
SNAP is one of the most effective ways to feed kids. That’s why Congress needs to strengthen SNAP. Email your Senator today. 🗣️ https://bit.ly/37AotEs #SNAPFeedsKids
For the next #COVID19 relief package to help kids and communities through this crisis, it needs to strengthen SNAP. Make your voice heard and email your Senator today 🗣️ https://bit.ly/37AotEs #SNAPFeedsKids
🚨MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD🚨 SNAP effectively feeds hungry kids, and our economy. That’s why we need Congress to strengthen SNAP with the next #COVID19 relief package. Use your voice today, and help hungry kids 🗣️ https://bit.ly/37AotEs #SNAPFeedsKids
Helping hungry kids get the meals they need is the right thing to do. And the best way to do that is by strengthening SNAP. Tell Congress that it can’t leave kids behind in the next #COVID19 relief package.🗣️ https://bit.ly/37AotEs #SNAPFeedsKids
SNAP effectively and efficiently feeds hungry kids, and our economy. This assistance is critical now with family budgets stretched, jobs and wages lost and millions of kids missing school meals. Learn more and take action: https://bit.ly/2XUuQPC #SNAPFeedsKids
As a record number of Americans are losing their jobs or seeing their hours cut, SNAP is more important than ever. It effectively feeds families and our economy. Here’s how: https://bit.ly/2XUuQPC #SNAPFeedsKids
Helping hungry kids get the meals they need is the right thing to do. And the best way to do that is by strengthening SNAP. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2XUuQPC #SNAPFeedsKids
SNAP effectively and efficiently feeds families and our economy. Here’s how: https://bit.ly/2XUuQPC #SNAPFeedsKids
3) AMPLIFY: Join us for the SNAP Day of Action Twitter Storm #SNAPFeedsKids
From 4:30-5:30 PM EST on June 24, we'll be flooding Twitter with calls for Congress to strengthen SNAP. Join us by using the messages above, sharing our action alert, and adding #SNAPFeedsKids to your tweets.
Before to the Twitter storm, let your community know you'll be joining us by using the social language and image below.
We need to tell Congress that it can’t leave kids behind in the next #COVID19 relief package. Join @NoKidHungry’s SNAP Day of Action Twitter storm and tell Congress to include SNAP in the next relief package. 🗣️ https://adobe.ly/3e6uJ9H #SNAPFeedsKids
Hungry kids need our help. Join @NoKidHungry’s SNAP Day of Action Twitter storm and tell Congress to strengthen SNAP 🗣️ https://adobe.ly/3e6uJ9H #SNAPFeedsKids
Additional Social Media Images
Please feel free to use the images below on your social platforms before, during and after our SNAP Day of Action June 24.
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Bonus! Our friends at Feeding America are hosting a Twitter storm as well.
All around the country, we're teaming up with our anti-hunger network to make a difference. On June 24, from 3:00-4:00 PM ET, join the Feeding America network for a #ShortenTheLines Tweetstorm to send our lawmakers a critical message: now, more than ever, the most efficient and effective way to ensure our neighbors in need have enough to eat is by increasing SNAP benefits. See their messaging resources and images on their website.
#BoostSNAPnow Twitter Storm
July 1, 2020 | 7-8 p.m. EST
On Wednesday, July 1 from 7–8 p.m. ET, the Senate Ag Committee will be hosting a #BoostSNAPNow Twitter storm with members and food advocates. The Twitter storm will coincide with a floor block led by Ranking Member Stabenow to advocate for an increase in food assistance benefits in the next COVID package and offer a UC on SNAP.
They will be live-streaming the floor block from @SenateAgDems. Below, please find graphics and sample tweets you can use to join the conversation:
ATTN. @SenateAgDems & @SenateAgGOP: The Senate has the power to #BoostSNAPNow and provide quick relief to millions of hungry families in every state across the country who are wondering where their next meal is coming from. https://bit.ly/2xlmC93 #SNAPFeedsKids
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused food insecurity to soar all across the country. SNAP is one of the best ways to fight hunger and return money to the economy. https://bit.ly/2xlmC93 #SNAPFeedsKids #BoostSNAPNow
ATTN. @SenateAgDems & @SenateAgGOP: SNAP feeds families and strengthens the economy. During this unprecedented crisis, we need to #BoostSNAPNow! https://bit.ly/2xlmC93 #SNAPFeedsKids
The average SNAP recipient receives $1.40 per meal. Increasing SNAP benefits help hungry families stretch their food dollars further during tough times. https://bit.ly/2xlmC93 #SNAPFeedsKids #BoostSNAPNow
